Taperloc Complete Primary Femoral 51-101130Recalls & reported problems
Biomet Orthopedics, LLC · Class 2 · Implant
All models of Taperloc Complete Primary Femoral (40)
Data updated Oct 18, 2026 from official FDA records · Editorial policy
- Adverse event reports
- 1
- Deaths reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 0
- Recalls naming it
- 0
Summary
The FDA's MAUDE database contains 1 adverse event report that list this exact device (DI 00880304499119), received between Mar 5, 2024 and Mar 5, 2024 — classified as 1 malfunction.
The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Positioning Failure” (1 report).
Reports come from manufacturers, hospitals and patients and are not verified by the FDA. A report does not prove the device caused the event, and counts can't be used to compare devices or estimate failure rates. What reports can and can't tell you · How this data works · Data updated Oct 18, 2026.
Reports received per month
Most reported problems
Device problems
- Positioning Failure1
Patient problems
- No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions1
Recent adverse event reports
The 1 most recent of 1 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.
MalfunctionMar 5, 2024Positioning Failure; Positioning Failure
IT WAS REPORTED THAT WHEN THE SURGEON ATTEMPTED TO IMPLANT THE FEMORAL STEM, THE IMPLANT STOPPED SHORT OF SEATING FULLY. THE SURGEON REMOVED THE IMPLANT AND REINTRODUCED THE BROACH. HE THEN TRIED TO REIMPLANT THE STEM AND IT ONCE AGAIN WOULD NOT SEAT COMPLETELY. THE SURGEON ASKED FOR A NEW IMPLANT OF THE SAME SIZE. THE NEW IMPLANT SEATED DOWN FULLY, AND THE SURGERY WAS COMPLETED SUCCESSFULLY. THERE WAS NO KNOWN IMPACT OR CONSEQUENCES TO THE PATIENT. ATTEMPTS HAVE BEEN MADE AND NO FURTHER INFORMATION HAS BEEN PROVIDED.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 18836731 ↗
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Sources and updates
- Device record: FDA GUDID, file dated Oct 13, 2026 · View this device in AccessGUDID ↗
- Adverse event reports: FDA MAUDE, file dated Oct 14, 2026 · each report above links to its original FDA record
- Recalls: FDA Medical Device Recalls, file dated Oct 16, 2026
- Page last rebuilt: Oct 18, 2026. Data downloaded through openFDA, which notes it is not validated for clinical or regulatory use.
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